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I love country music. My friend knows little about it. So when we headed to see The Ballad of Johnny & June at Theatre R...
17/06/2026

I love country music. My friend knows little about it. So when we headed to see The Ballad of Johnny & June at Theatre Royal Plymouth, we were curious to see whether this new musical could win us both over.

The verdict? Outstanding musicians, remarkable vocals and a surprisingly moving love story that stayed with us long after the curtain call.

This isn't a tribute concert or a singalong. It's the story behind the songs, told through the eyes of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash's son, and by the end there were more than a few emotional moments.

Read our full review and find out why Christopher Ryan Grant's portrayal of Johnny Cash left such a lasting impression. The show runs until Saturday 20 June, so there's still time to catch it for yourself.

Read the review and book your tickets now. https://www.plymouthculture.co.uk/whats-on/news/review-the-ballad-of-johnny-amp-june-at-theatre-royal-plymouth

This weekend, Plymouth’s fishing heritage, community creativity and a very special local story come together on Commerci...
17/06/2026

This weekend, Plymouth’s fishing heritage, community creativity and a very special local story come together on Commercial Wharf.

Ahead of The Gansey Gathering Sardine Festival, What’s On Plymouth Culture Reporter and Fashion Designer Victoria Lammie caught up with Karen and Fiona Evans from The Conscious Sisters CIC to talk about Ganseys, sardines, sustainability, working class heritage and why Plymouth’s connection to the sea is so worth celebrating.

The result is a brilliant In Conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the project, from researching Plymouth’s own Gansey pattern to bringing together a community of knitters and uncovering the story of the sardines that saved Plymouth.

Then, this Saturday, you can experience it for yourself.

The Gansey Gathering Sardine Festival takes place on Saturday 20 June, 11am to 4pm, on Commercial Wharf, The Barbican, with a parade of Gansey knitters, sustainable crafts, sea shanties, heritage walks, seaweed tasting, community performances, Gansey knitting and free sardines.

Read the full In Conversation now, then head down to The Barbican this weekend. https://www.plymouthculture.co.uk/creative-community/in-conversation-/in-conversation-the-conscious-sisters-on-ganseys-sardines-and-plymouths-fishing-heritage

Sit by the sea. Put on a pair of headphones. Listen to stories that will change the way you see Plymouth.Through My Eyes...
16/06/2026

Sit by the sea. Put on a pair of headphones. Listen to stories that will change the way you see Plymouth.

Through My Eyes is a unique immersive audio experience created by with Polish mothers living in Plymouth, exploring migration, motherhood, memory and belonging through personal stories, poetry and sound.

Taking place at Devil's Point on Saturday 4 July, this free experience has limited capacity and must be booked in advance.

Reserve your free place today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/through-my-eyes-an-immersive-audio-experience-tickets-1990482273061

Through My Eyes is part of Sea for Yourself, a programme led by Plymouth Culture in partnership with Plymouth Sound National Marine Park and Plymouth City Council. The programme development and delivery is supported by The Box, Real Ideas, Arts University Plymouth, University of Plymouth and Theatre Royal Plymouth. Sea for Yourself is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England Place Partnership Fund and Plymouth City Council.

15/06/2026

What happens when contemporary art, community making and Plymouth’s fishing heritage come together?

What’s On Plymouth Culture Reporter and Fashion Designer caught up with Karen and Fiona Evans from The CIC to talk about their latest project, The Gansey Gathering.

From researching Plymouth’s own Gansey pattern to bringing together a community of knitters, their work celebrates identity, sustainability, working class heritage and our deep connection to the sea.

The project comes to life at The Gansey Gathering Sardine Festival on Saturday 20 June at Commercial Wharf on The Barbican, with a parade, sustainable crafts, sea shanties, heritage walks, seaweed tasting, Gansey knitting and free sardines.

A brilliant celebration of Plymouth’s creativity, coastal stories and the people keeping local heritage alive.

Read the full In Conversation now by following the link in our bio.

A new exhibition at KARST invites Plymouth audiences to look at the coast in a completely different way.Faunal Successio...
12/06/2026

A new exhibition at KARST invites Plymouth audiences to look at the coast in a completely different way.

Faunal Succession is the first institutional UK exhibition by Venezuelan artist Lucía Pizzani, bringing together installation, sculpture, painting and sound to explore fossils, chalk, migration, climate change and identity.

Opening at KARST in Stonehouse on Thursday 11 June, the exhibition connects Plymouth’s relationship with the sea to much bigger questions about history, belonging and change.

There will also be an exhibition walk-through with the artist on Friday 12 June, plus Curator’s Tours on 26 June and 24 July.

Find out what it is, why it matters and why this major exhibition is coming to Plymouth.

Visit What’s On Plymouth Culture to read more. https://www.plymouthculture.co.uk/whats-on/news/new-exhibition-at-karst-invites-plymouth-audiences-to-look-at-the-coast-through-deep-time

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth! ...
12/06/2026

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth!

👉 Blue Sparks: Exhibition Fotonow (CIC)
🗓️ 13th June
🔗 fotonow.org/news/blue-sparks-exhibition/

👉 Journeys with Mai Tasting Event The Box Plymouth
🗓️ 13th June
🔗 shop.theboxplymouth.com/products/journeys-with-mai-tasting-event

👉 The Voice of Hind Rajab (15) - Refugee Week Plymouth Arts Cinema
🗓️ 16th June
🔗 plymouthartscinema.org/whats-on/the-voice-of-hind-rajab-15-refugee-week/

👉 Annie Whiles: Doorway Guardians KARST
🗓️ 12 June - 1 August
🔗 karst.org.uk/projects/doorway-guardians/

👉 Lucía Pizzani: Faunal Succession KARST
🗓️ 12 June - 1 August
🔗 karst.org.uk/exhibitions/faunal-succession/

Take a look at what else is happening in the city this week 👇🏼 plymouthculture.co.uk/whats-on/event-listings

12/06/2026

Meet Evelyn Shaw, one of the young musicians selected as part of the Plymouth City Centre Company New Music Programme, supported by Plymouth Culture.

Evelyn has been chosen as one of the city’s exciting emerging talents, and tomorrow she’ll be helping to open an afternoon of free live music and dancing at the new Amphitheatre in Armada Way.

Join us from 3pm on Saturday 13 June as Evelyn warms up the stage, followed by a free swing dance workshop with and live music from bringing their high-energy gypsy swing sound to the city centre.

The forecast is looking beautiful too, with sunshine expected around the start of the event, so it’s the perfect excuse to come into town, enjoy live music, support new local talent and try something a bit different.

Event sponsors .uk Plymouth will also be there with a doughnut wall giveaway, games and more.

Presented in partnership with Andy Quick and POGO Events

Saturday 13 June
From 3pm
The Amphitheatre, Armada Way
Free live music and free swing dance workshop

Live music is taking over Plymouth this weekend.Rowlee on the Radio is back with another local gig guide in partnership ...
11/06/2026

Live music is taking over Plymouth this weekend.

Rowlee on the Radio is back with another local gig guide in partnership with Plymouth Culture, and this week there is a brilliant mix of gigs across the city and beyond.

A big highlight is Live at the Amphitheatre Plymouth City Centre this Saturday 13 June, bringing live music, dancing and family friendly fun to the new Amphitheatre in Armada Way from 3pm.

The afternoon starts with music from Evelyn Shaw, one of Plymouth Culture’s young person artist competition winners, followed by a free swing dance workshop with Mad About Swing and high octane gypsy swing from The Rin Tins.

Then from 7pm, the music continues at the Moxy Hotel on Millbay Road for the official afterparty, with local singer Richard James bringing stripped back vibes, rich vocals and some of the greatest hits.

Across the rest of the weekend, you can also catch The 3rd Wheel at Thistle Park Tavern, Funky Munks at Annabel’s, Harry Baker at Barbican Theatre, Daddy Long Legs at Hyde Park Social Club, Eton Mess, The Other Woman and The Horizons at The Junction, The Sunday Sermon jazz jam at Cafébar Momus and The Marvels at Steel Brew.

Plenty of great music to enjoy out and about this weekend. Read the full Plymouth Culture gig guide and support live music in the city: https://www.plymouthculture.co.uk/whats-on/news/dont-miss-plymouths-live-music-happening-across-the-city-this-weekend

Joy. Electricity. Fire. Redemption.The Ballad of Johnny & June comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth this month, bringing the ...
11/06/2026

Joy. Electricity. Fire. Redemption.

The Ballad of Johnny & June comes to Theatre Royal Plymouth this month, bringing the legendary love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash to the stage through music, humour and heart.

We caught up with Christopher Ryan Grant and Christina Bianco to talk about stepping into these iconic roles, finding the real people behind the legend, and why this story still connects so deeply with audiences today.

From the songs people already know and love to the playful, human moments that shaped Johnny and June’s relationship, this is a show full of energy, honesty and emotion.

Read the full In Conversation now on Plymouth Culture. https://www.plymouthculture.co.uk/creative-community/in-conversation-/the-ballad-of-johnny-amp-june-brings-love-music-and-electricity-to-theatre-royal-plymouth

The Ballad of Johnny & June
Theatre Royal Plymouth
16 to 20 June 2026

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth! ...
05/06/2026

Friday 5️⃣ at Five - Here's our top five cultural highlights that we think you should know about this week in Plymouth!

👉 Paddle and Pick with South West SUP - South West SUP

🗓️ 7 June

🔗 https://bit.ly/4e22J6W

👉 NT Live: The Pl***oy of the Western World - Plymouth Arts Cinema
🗓️ 6-10 June

🔗 https://bit.ly/4e4Gs8T

👉 Talk - Shock! Scandal! Murder! - Plymouth Proprietary Library

🗓️ 10 June

🔗 https://bit.ly/4e22JUu

👉 From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) Pop Up Film Screening - Eek! Film Club

🗓️ 10-11 June

🔗 https://bit.ly/4ufxw6y

Take a look at what else is happening in the city this week 👇🏼 https://bit.ly/4gEDass

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